Tectonic hazards

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Tectonic hazards is as very popular topic at GCSE, post 16 and university level. It enthuses countless numbers of students to study the subject further because of it topicality, relevance and ability to link physical and human geography. This book explores the geography of earthquakes, volcanoes and...

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Authors: Dunn, Cameron (Author), Degg, Martin R. (Author)
Corporate Author: Geographical Association (Issuing body)
Other Authors: Digby, Bob (Editor), Warn, Sue (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Sheffield Geographical Association 2012
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  • Summary: Tectonic hazards is as very popular topic at GCSE, post 16 and university level. It enthuses countless numbers of students to study the subject further because of it topicality, relevance and ability to link physical and human geography. This book explores the geography of earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunami, set in the context of disaster trends and human response. The physical processes of plate tectonics are investigated in detail in order to understand the key causes of tectonic hazards and how these often translate into tragic disasters. The book briefly reviews the development of plate tectonic science as well as looking forward to examine the consequences of tectonic hazards in a world of increasing population and risk.
  • Item Description: Mit Kennwort für den Zugriff auf ergänzende Online-Materialien und Quellen von den Top Spec Webseiten
    For post-16 students investigate specialist geography topics from the AS/A2 specifications and help to bridge the gap between A-level and university
    Mit Kennwort für den Zugriff auf ergänzende Online-Materialien und Quellen von den Top Spec Webseiten
    For post-16 students investigate specialist geography topics from the AS/A2 specifications and help to bridge the gap between A-level and university
  • Physical Description: 55 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten 60 cm
  • ISBN: 9781843772576
Series:TSG - Top spec geography
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HIV/AIDS as a development issue by Barrett, Hazel R., Digby, Bob

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The rapidly changing Arctic by Johansson, Margareta, Callaghan, Terry, Dunn, Cameron

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